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CalChris on July 9, 2025 | parent | context | favorite | on: Rules of good writing (2007)

Adams gives good advice. However, no one will remember you if you write that way.

ihiep on July 9, 2025 | [–]

Writing isn’t about being remembered. It’s about helping others remember the ideas themselves.

laurent_du on July 9, 2025 | | [–]

Well he is certainly remembered by many.

klodolph on July 9, 2025 | [–]

Ah yes, the Ozymandias approach to writing.

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